Description

5-Formylisoxazole is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its reactive formyl group makes it a key precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in medicinal chemistry. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, especially in antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Formylisoxazole
CAS No.	16401-14-2
Molecular Formula	C4H3NO2
Molecular Weight	97.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoxazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Carboxyisoxazole; 5-Isoxazolecarboxaldehyde; 1,2-Oxazole-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Formyl-1,2-oxazole; 5-Oxazolecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Formylisoxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.